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Camp Rock

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Disney turns out a fun, clean, surefire tween hit.

Themes in this movie include:   family relationships, friendship, growing up, honesty, peer pressure

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not intended to be educational, other than teaching kids positive messages about being true to themselves.
  • Messages:

    Strong, frequently reiterated positive messages about believing in yourself and being who you are.
  • Role models:

    Although many characters do plenty of iffy things -- lying, purposely getting people in trouble, embarrassing others in public, acting better than other people, being rude to adults and other kids, etc. -- they definitely learn their lessons in the end. Tess is materalistic and the epitome of a "mean girl" for much of the movie, though her behavior has clear causes (her famous mother is very distant); Shane also behaves like a self-entitled snot until he learns the error of his ways. The cast is impressively diverse, and Mitchie -- who makes plenty of mistakes but learns from them -- is a very relatable character for tween and teen girls.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    A few pratfalls and some shouting matches.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Many of the girls are ga-ga for rock star Shane Gray. Shane and Mitchie flirt and look intensely into each other's eyes, but that's about as racy as it gets.
  • Language:

    Words like "jerk," "stupid," "loser," and "shut up" are used infrequently.
  • Consumerism:

    The movie is part of an enormous marketing campaign.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Camp Rock

Parents need to know that, like High School Musical before it, this is a cute, upbeat musical comedy that tweens will be dying to see (thanks in no small part to a) Disney's massive marketing campaign and b) the fact that all three Jonas Brothers are in it). More jaded older kids may not entirely buy the movie's squeaky-clean version of teen life, but younger kids will love it -- and they'll get plenty of positive messages about believing in yourself and being who you are in between the catchy songs. Some characters do things that are clearly wrong -- lying, treating other people poorly, acting selfishly -- but they all learn their lesson in the end. Expect some flirting and a couple of near kisses (again, just like HSM).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why kids want to see this movie -- is it because of the Jonas Brothers? Because of ads they've seen on the Disney Channel? Or just because it sounds like a good movie?
  • What does Mitchie learn by the time the credits roll? Do you think she handles her problems in a realistic way?
  • Do the teens in this movie seem like real people? Why or why not?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 2.0

    you should be proud of who you are not lie about it

    This movie had some awesome music.... I will give it that. But I couldn't help but lose interest, because all she could seem to do was lie about who she is. She wasn't proud of who she was and I didn't like that. You shouldn't feel like you have to change just to fit in.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    good for a kids movie

    I thought it was pretty good for a kids movie and had some good music but i didnt like any of the slow songs i loved hasta lavista

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    bad, worse,terrible,horrifying,dull,unpleasant, vomit worthy!

    cheap high school musical knock-off! i suggest you see hsm rather than seeing this garbage. next time try to make a movie that doesn't say shut-up, stupid, jerk, or any words that makes 4 yr olds uncomfortable....since 4 yr olds are the only one watching it! just saying......its NOT good!!! D:

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 2.0

    Cat fighting overdone

    Although in the last 10 minutes of the movie the main characters learn thier lessons, your child will have watch 1 hour and 20 minutes of back biting, snobbish behavior that she may not be exposed to outside of a Disney drama. That MAY have been toerable except for the dimensionally challenged stock characters and predictable storyline. I don't recommend this movie.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    it is good.

    you guys did a good job and i love the show.

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